Are you frustrated cause your Canon printer won’t print? Then, we have got you covered! First, ensure a stable wi-fi connection and keep the wireless router device near your printer and computer. Also, look if both the printer and computer are connected to the same wi-fi. Moreover, check the ink level of the cartridge as an empty ink cartridge can also cause the ‘Canon printer not printing’ issue.

Why is my Canon printer not printing?

Canon printer won’t print for many reasons such as; defective power cords, unstable wi-fi connection, stuck print jobs, paper jams, and outdated printer drivers.

Keep reading to fix the ‘Canon printer not printing’ issue.

Causes why canon printer not printing

If your Canon Pixma is not printing, you can find out the reason by troubleshooting the problem. The canon printer’s software has a troubleshooting option. It will help you identify the problem and you can solve it accordingly.

Here’s why the Canon printer is not printing.

• There could be some issue with the USB or wireless connection between the printer, router, and system. That will result in canon printer won’t printer.

• If there is a recent change in the router or network connection that could make the printer go offline and it will stop printing.

• If the system or printer has stayed inactive for too long or slow internet connection can also be a reason for the printer going on sleep. And new updates not installed.

• If Canon PIXMA printer is not set as the ‘default printer’, and the command is going to some other device.

• Incompatible drivers or virtual printer copy can also cause trouble. Make sure that the installed drivers are up to date and download if a new update is available on their website.

• An empty ink cartridge or paper tray will also be a reason for canon PIXMA not printing.

• Check for any error message on the printer’s screen. It might be shown some error that is causing cancellation in printing.

How to fix canon printer won’t print wirelessly

Here are the steps to fix the ‘Canon printer won’t print wirelessly’ issue.

• If the canon Pixma is not printing wirelessly, try restarting all the connected devices i.e. router, printer, and system.

• Switch off everything and start over.

• Remove the cable from the printer’s rear and disconnect it from your PC.

• Then firstly, turn the printer on and wait for a few seconds.

• Then start the system. Once it’s started, reinsert the power cable into the printer and rebuild the connection.

• Then restart the router and connect the printer and the system to the same network connection.

• Once everything is restarted, trying taking out a test print to check if the issue is resolved.

• Other than that, check for unfinished printing jobs, stuck in queue previously.

• Also, look for the new updates of the printer’s drivers and ensure that the installed drivers are up to date.

How to fix canon printer printing blank pages

Canon printer printing blank pages issue could occur in any model of this brand’s printers. This issue is common and resolvable as well. 

Here’s how you can fix the ‘Canon printer printing blank pages’ issue.

• First of all, we need to make sure that the ink cartridge that we are using is original canon ink or compatible with the Canon PIXMA printer.

• Secondly, make sure that the Canon printer is not placed on a too hot surface.

• Then, try cleaning the printhead of the canon PIXMA printer from your device.

• To do so, click on ‘My Computer’ and open ‘Control Panel’.

• Then, select the ‘Devices and Printers‘ option.

• Right-click on the Canon PIXMA printer’s name displaying on the screen and click on ‘Properties’.

• Click on ‘Preferences’, then select the ‘Services’ option.

• Then, click on the ‘Clean printhead’ option.

• Carry out these steps unless the printhead is completely cleaned.

• After that, take out a sample print to check if the issue is resolved and the printer is not printing blank pages anymore.

• If you have recently changed the cartridge, maybe the new one is not supported by the Canon Pixma printer. Trying to replace the cartridge if the blank pages issue persists.